One of Tura Satana’s early supporters was the silent film star Harold Lloyd. He photographed her and gave her the confidence to go into show business. In an interview with Russ Meyer’s biographer, Jimmy McDonough, Tura said, “I saw myself as an ugly child. Mr. Lloyd said, ‘You have such a symmetrical face. The camera loves your face. … You should be seen.’”

We will look more deeply into the work relationship with Lloyd and early days of Tura’s film career next week! Stay tuned!